Interpersonal Skills for Healthy Work Relationships

  • Learn practical and adaptive strategies for informing and influencing others – no matter where they fit within the organizational structure.

    Study the interpersonal skills training foundation of high-trust, high-functioning departments and apply advanced communication strategies to shape effective messages and positively influence relationships. Understand and practise the characteristics of ideal communicators. Identify and use speaking goals to guide selection of the appropriate oral communication channel. Understand the four basic behavioural styles and how to manage each. Analyze an audience to address listeners’ needs, wants, priorities, and goals. Quickly and skilfully rephrase blunt wording for enhanced effectiveness. Tune into non-verbal communication channels. Recognize and avoid common communication mistakes and conflicts. Adopt techniques for building rapport and achieving trust from your colleagues. Learn real-life situation definition and diffusing skills. Leverage communication-based insights into the team-building process. Determine when to appropriately use direct and indirect messages.

    Who Should Attend

    The design of this course has been informed by work with more than 15,000 business professionals throughout North America. It is perfect for managers, directors, supervisors and team leaders in any functional area.

    • “This course was great! It really opened my eyes to how I am perceived and why. It helps me understand who I am working with.”

      A. IozzoContracts Coordinator, DPM Energy Inc
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    Adapt this program to your organization with these additional delivery options.

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    This program has been approved for CDP hours under Section A of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Log of the Human Resource Professionals Association (HRPA). Be sure to note the program ID number on your CPD log. For more information about certification or continuing professional development, visit the HRPA website at www.hrpa.ca/hrdesignations_/Pages/Continuing-Professional-Development.aspx